In ISRAMAN swim start line we will give the race favorites competing in the elite category a few meters advantage in front of the line.
In order to be a part of the elite category you must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Criteria | Men | Women |
Overall rankings in an olympic distance triathlon or longer (in the 24 month before race day) with a result not greater than 5% more than the overall winner's time. | Top 1% in races with at least 300 male athletes. | Top 3% in races with at least 80 female athletes. |
Overall rankings in ISRAMAN Eilat / North (in the 24 month before race day) | 1-5 | 1-3 |
Exceptional result in the past | According to the decision of the organizers |
Prize money will be given only to the first 3 in the elite category, even if an age group athlete finishes before them. Elite athlete will not be able to win his age group category.
** Athletes who met at least one of these criteria and wish to race in the elite category must send results references to boaz@israman.co.il and in order to confirm participation in the category and receive further instructions for registration.